Exam 1 Flashcards
Provide basic legal protection for those who assisted person who is injured or in danger
Good Samaritan act
Federal law that guarantees certain employees up to 12 work weeks of unpaid leave each year with no threat of job loss
FMLA
What are the benefits of breast-feeding for the baby?
Contains antibodies that help your baby fight off viruses and bacteria
(Increases immunity )
Increases IQ
Lowers your babies risk of having asthma or allergies
Have fewer ear infections , Respiratory illness, diarrhea
Reduces SIDS, air ingestion, and obesity
No contamination
The process of becoming stronger and more confident, especially in controlling one’s life and claiming ones right
Empowerment
6 rights to med administration
Right person, dose , time, route, documentation, drug
Normal vital signs for newborn
Infant 1-12 m
Toddler 1-3 y
Preschooler 3-5y
School age 6-12
Adolescents- 13 +
Fetus : 110-160 pulse
Infant: p- 110-160 R- 36-60 T-96.8-99.0
Toddlers: p- 90-140 R-25-40
Children- p- 60-100 R- 16-30
Teens- p- 60-100 R- 12-20 (athletes lower) bp- 90-120/50-80
What does folic acid do for pregnancy ?
Helps prevent neural tube defects serious birth defects of spinal cord and brain
Minors are no longer considered to be under the care and control of parents — instead they take responsibility for their own care
Varys from state to state
Emancipated minor
Born too early or to have low birth weight
Can cause SIDS
Smoking during pregnancy
May have problems to baby’s vision , hearing , memory, attention span, abilities to learn and communicate due to this
Fetal alcohol syndrome
Therapeutic communication in toddlers /children
Speak honestly , allow choices as appropriate (guided choices)
Use simple concrete terms
Use play or story telling , games to communicate
Transitional objects or third party approaches
Allow to express their fears and concerns
Give opportunity to talk with out parent
Setting that enhances communication
Make sure they feel comfortable
Communicate appropriately for age and development
Pain assesment for children ?
FACES scale (Wong baker pain assesment scale)
Vaccine for HPV and schedule
Gardasil
2 doses 6-12 months apart before 15 years old
Can prevent genital cancer /warts
CDC recommends 3 dose series from 11-26
Pain fever medication for children
Tylenol
NSAIDs
Vaccine schedule for children
Infants 6 months - 9 years
Hep b- birth-one dose. 1-2months- 2doses 6- 18 months 3 doses
Rotavirus- 2-6 months
Tdap, tetanus-2-6months, 15-18months, 4-6 Years
Hib - 2-6 months, 12-15 months
PCV- 2-6m, 12-15m
IPV-2-18m, 4-6years
Influenza - 6 months - annual
Mmr- 12-15m 4-6 years
Varicella - 12-15m, 4-6 years
HepA- 12-23months
HPV - 11-12 years 3 doses
Mennicoccil- 11-12 years, 16-18 years
Benefits of vaccinating children
Immunizations can save your life
Vaccination is very safe and effective
Immunization protects others you care about
Immunizations can save your family time and money
Immunization protects future generations
IM injection site math probs
Ventril laterus (thigh) for infants
Deltoid for older children
Healthy ppl 2020 - strategies to reduce risks - maternal, infant, and children
Early identification of potentiontal risks or harm to fetus
Treatment of development decreases disabilities and other health conditions and can prevent death .
Appropriate meds to take
Healthy diet/ exercise to prevent complications
Folic acid prior to pregnancy as well as during
What age can an infant sit steadily alone ?
6-8 months
What to know about the skin medications for infants ?
Baby’s absorb too much
Pediatric pts have thin stratum carneum that allows topical medications to be absorbed easily
What to do with temper tantrums and toddlers ?
Ignore them- they are normal
